Tried to start my flower pot smoker without a chimney, how long till it hits temperature?

[cjp87]

I know, a little short sighted of me, I should've gotten a chimney. Well, I put some newspaper in the middle of the coal basket and lit it, which did get the lump charcoal started. It's been going for about a half hour and is up to about 130*F. I'm going to try and make some Baby Back Ribs tonight, which is already on pace for a really late dinner, and I was just wondering how much longer I was going to have to wait, or if this was even going to work without having the charcoal fired fully before putting the lid on. 

BTW, I will have pictures of the build and ribs later, after I get them processed into JPGs and finish everything up tonight. Thanks in advance!

Details about the smoker throughout this thread

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/98016/new-to-bbq-smoking-in-norman-ok

 

[eman]

you dont have to convert them just down load to your puter and upload to the site